Thursday, November 13, 2014

What Better Adventure If Not A Canoe Harpeth River Experience

By Christa Jarvis


The river Harpeth is classified as being Class 1 and as it winds gently it does possess some Class 2 rapids. This stretches over 100 miles of running water. To be more specific, the entire river covers just over a hundred miles of water that peacefully drifts. The river however can be runnable all year round but this depends on the weather. As adventure lover you should make an attempt at Canoe Harpeth River.

The river Harpeth is very long stretching all the way from the Williamson County to the Cheatam County. At some certain point it joins the Cumberland River. On the southern part it flows gently on an eleven mile stretches mystical nature. It then meanders its way right past banks line with trees, fields full of grass as well as bluffs of rock.

At certain points the river turns and twists via occasion rapids classified as Class 1 and are studded with sand bars that provide suitable locations for one to picnic under the sunny sky. All the while one is capable of seeing nature at its finest. Not forgetting the clean atmosphere that is therapeutic.

The Harpeth River State park is one of the best places you can go out with friend or family. The same applies if you want a canoeing experience of a life-time. The linear park stretches over 40 miles and connects several archeological, natural and historical sites not forgetting about nine points of access.

The ultimate place to run is at the narrows of the stream. Paddlers will be capable of enjoying the beautiful scenery and relax more while on the stream. As for the landscape around the river, it is either pastoral or woody. As you paddle one will be able to pass through the Montgomery Bell Tunnel. A section of the water is diverted into the tunnel and later emerges out to unite with the main channel. The tunnel has enough space to accommodate a canoe though it is still highly dangerous.

When one views the stream they will be able to see fish jumping about. This fish in particular are the bass, smallmouth, catfish, perch and the croppies. There are also other river critters that are inviting for you to see. Some of this animals are beavers, otters, blue herons, deer, ducks, turtles and snakes. As for the scenery it is very eye catching as we view mile after mile of trees which overhang and are interspersed with fields filled with grass as well as towering rocky cliffs.

In its entirety, the trip can last for a whole day. Irrespective of whether you are scout troops or on an adventure, it will be of great fun. Despite this there are those people who find venturing into such a place for a single day to be very incomplete. Such people will arrive with their supplies and provisions as well as fully loaded canoes. When arriving fully stocked such people prefer spending long time periods paddling along the stream. The Harpeth River does provide you with excellent opportunities for longer trips. They can begin all the way in Franklin down to Cheatham Dam. Such a trip stretches for 100 miles and will ensure that the paddlers stay out for several days.

The commercial companies that provide rental boats come with life jacket equipment too. Depending on the type of canoe you like, one can select from the variety there. Some of the boats have been constructed with durable polyethylene and shall be capable of offering stability and comfort throughout all weather conditions. The most opportune time for a visitor to take a canoe trip is between the months of March and October. The water level, air temperature and water level at this time will be suitable. All you have to do is to float in the Harpeth with a rented canoe or one of your own.




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